If you’re an artist or a crafter (or even if you aren’t), you may have noticed a new brand of marker popping up in craft stores lately. Or perhaps you are a Japanophile and are already familiar with the brand name “Copic.” If you have noticed these professional-grade pens, you’ve […]
Zombies, Run! Update Boasts Streamlined Features and Base Customizability
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlRgBvYFxTo&w=560&h=315] Season 2 of the wildly popular running app Zombies, Run! may have been officially released in April, but the apocalyptic game’s recent update has been what users have been waiting for (even if they didn’t know it). Last week brought a massive overhaul of the old interface, revamping the […]
Ecko Rising by Danie Ware
Title: Ecko Rising Author: Danie Ware Release Date: June 2013 (USA) Publisher: Titan Books Source: Titan Books Genre(s): Science Fiction, Fantasy Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low As someone raised on fantasy and sci-fi entertainment, my expectations are high for a novel described as a “Matrix/Game of Thrones hybrid.” Ecko Rising is, […]
Attack on Titan is a Monstrous Success
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKflh9WztKo&w=560&h=315] I must say that I have grown very skeptical of anime and am no longer quick to invest myself in a series. This is mostly because, after years of experience, I have found that most of them are simply second-rate (reality check: not everything that comes from Japan is […]
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is Magically Addictive
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z09iRo44Mcs] Hello, my name is Amy. And I am addicted to Animal Crossing. Move aside Farmville, there’s a new sim game in town and it’s way more fun than having a life. Earlier this month, Animal Crossing: New Leaf finally saw its North American release, and it has been […]
"World War Z" Has Enough Thrills (and Zombies) to Keep You On Edge
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcwTxRuq-uk&w=560&h=315] I’ll be honest, I was expecting another run of the mill apocalypse zombie movie. Lots of gore, zombies, action with no real purpose, and a predictable story line…well, I was most pleasantly surprised. This movie turned out to be great. For a zombie movie, it was really well […]
"Man of Steel" is of Epic Proportions but Falls Flat
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY] June 14 saw the US release of one of the most anticipated films of the year, and the latest interpretation of arguably the most symbolic superhero of all time. Superman has defined the superhero genre and has become integral to American culture and identity, but expecting a Superman […]
Fire Emblem: Awakening Review
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-BB3KbVUYI] It’s time to buy a 3DS, folks. I’m being honest when I say that it takes something special for me to become emotionally invested in a video game, but this one has done it. Fire Emblem: Awakening is, in a word, addicting. And with gorgeous visuals, a superb […]
Bates Motel: Midnight Recap
So Norma and Sheriff Romero are totally my Bates Motel OTP right now. Just so everyone knows this. Also, this is the season finale. How crazy is that? Ten episodes in and Norman Bates hasn’t really done much to make himself seem like Norman Bates. He hasn’t shanked any pretty girls. […]
You’ll Never See Me Coming: "Iron Man 3" Review
“You’ll never see me coming.” May 3 saw the US release of the third installment in the wildly popular Iron Man trilogy, and the final chapter in Tony Stark’s independent adventures. Fans found Iron Man facing a new and formidable tech genius business rival, while at the same time dealing […]
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